... quantities of iron had likewise, in consequence of recommendation given by Captain Walker in his report on the loss of the Tayleur, instructed our officers not to clear passenger ships with a less crew than four men to 100 tons. That instruction, however ...

... emigrant vessels; by Mr. Saxby, upon mechanical appliances on board merchant-ships; by Rev. Dr. Scoresby, upon the loss of the Tayleur, and the change to which the compass is liable in iron ships; and by Mr. Gray, upon improved ships' compasses. By this arrangement ...